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Lauren SchillerWith over 300 mass shootings so far this year, you'd think we'd be having a new conversation about guns and gun control.Inflection Point: How To Stop The Absurdity Of Gun Violencehttp://kalw.org/post/inflection-point-how-stop-absurdity-gun-violence
96508 as http://kalw.orgWed, 29 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000Inflection Point: How To Stop The Absurdity Of Gun ViolenceDevon StrolovitchWhat could be controversial about a movement insisting that Black lives matter too?Philosophy Talk: Race Mattershttp://kalw.org/post/philosophy-talk-race-matters
95189 as http://kalw.orgFri, 27 Oct 2017 14:25:00 +0000Philosophy Talk: Race MattersBen TrefnyThis story has been updated since it originally aired in November of 2016. For many people, this is a time to reflect on what it means to live in the United States. The election season revealed a divided nation, and many folks are saying they feel like strangers in their own country. Clearly, many already did.The historical context you should know about Colin Kaepernickhttp://kalw.org/post/historical-context-you-should-know-about-colin-kaepernick
82027 as http://kalw.orgTue, 19 Sep 2017 23:19:45 +0000The historical context you should know about Colin KaepernickHolly McDedeOfficials in Berkeley and San Francisco are bracing themselves for competing political rallies planned for this weekend.Bay Area braces for "free speech" rallies this weekendhttp://kalw.org/post/bay-area-braces-free-speech-rallies-weekend
92847 as http://kalw.orgFri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000Bay Area braces for "free speech" rallies this weekendLauren SchillerWhitney Bell got tired of receiving unwanted sexually explicit photos from men, and decided to do something about it.How To End Sexual Harassment-Whitney Bell, Feminist Activisthttp://kalw.org/post/how-end-sexual-harassment-whitney-bell-feminist-activist
92055 as http://kalw.orgFri, 04 Aug 2017 18:05:00 +0000How To End Sexual Harassment-Whitney Bell, Feminist ActivistSandip RoyOn a rain-drenched monsoon evening recently a bit of old American history found new life on the streets of India.Sandip Roy: Not in My Namehttp://kalw.org/post/sandip-roy-not-my-name
91070 as http://kalw.orgWed, 12 Jul 2017 13:40:00 +0000Sandip Roy: Not in My NameCari SpivackIt was business as usual Saturday morning, at the Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market. Romanesco is in season. Troubadour Mark Ray played his guitar for tips. Then, just a few steps away, at around one o’clock, hundreds of Trump supporters and Trump protesters gathered.Trump supporters march in Berkeleyhttp://kalw.org/post/trump-supporters-march-berkeley
86112 as http://kalw.orgMon, 06 Mar 2017 06:00:12 +0000Trump supporters march in BerkeleyAshleyanne KrigbaumThis week on KALW's showcase for the best stories from public radio podcasts and independent radio producers...The Spot: Feathers & Fingershttp://kalw.org/post/spot-feathers-fingers
84976 as http://kalw.orgSun, 05 Feb 2017 20:15:00 +0000Hannah Kingsley-Ma An estimated three million people worldwide took to the streets to participate in the Women’s March . "We're very powerful": Three San Francisco students remember the Women's March on Washingtonhttp://kalw.org/post/were-very-powerful-three-san-francisco-students-remember-womens-march-washington
84883 as http://kalw.orgThu, 02 Feb 2017 01:02:53 +0000 "We're very powerful": Three San Francisco students remember the Women's March on WashingtonLauren SchillerJessica Jin led the protests last fall over the new campus carry gun law at her alma mater, University of Texas at Austin. Her weapon of choice?Inflection Point: Jessica Jin protests absurdlyhttp://kalw.org/post/inflection-point-jessica-jin-protests-absurdly
84774 as http://kalw.orgMon, 30 Jan 2017 18:11:48 +0000Inflection Point: Jessica Jin protests absurdlyJustine LeeHere's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news: Protestors chained to doors of Police Union Building in Oakland // ABC 7 News "Black Lives Matter protesters are spending the night outside the Oakland police union headquarters, some are chained to the building. Protesters chained themselves to the doors of the Oakland Police Officers' Association Wednesday night. Some secured U-locks around their necks. One demonstrator said this symbolizes how the black community feels." ----- Elon Musk sees pickups, semi-trucks, solar panels and ride-sharing in Tesla's future // San Jose Mercury News "Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday detailed an ambitious new vision to fill the highways with electric pickup trucks, tractor-trailers and buses, flawless self-driving systems and a robust ride-sharing network. Musk also renewed his call for Tesla to acquire SolarCity to make it easier for customers to fully integrate sustainable products in their homes and businesses. "The faster weDaily news roundup for Thursday, July 21, 2016http://kalw.org/post/daily-news-roundup-thursday-july-21-2016
77349 as http://kalw.orgThu, 21 Jul 2016 17:19:20 +0000Daily news roundup for Thursday, July 21, 2016Malihe RazazanOn the July 19 th edition of Your Call, we’ll discuss the planned protests during the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. Tens of thousands of civil rights, anti-poverty and anti-war activists are expected to rally and protest.Your Call: How are activists organizing protests at the RNC & DNC?http://kalw.org/post/your-call-how-are-activists-organizing-protests-rnc-dnc
77238 as http://kalw.orgTue, 19 Jul 2016 06:59:43 +0000Malihe RazazanOn the January 19th edition of Your Call, we’ll have a conversation with environmental justice activist Tim De Christopher.Your Call: Tim DeChristopher's peaceful uprisinghttp://kalw.org/post/your-call-tim-dechristophers-peaceful-uprising
69676 as http://kalw.orgTue, 19 Jan 2016 08:29:13 +0000Your Call: Tim DeChristopher's peaceful uprisingHolly McDedeHere's what's happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news: Librarians furious as Berkeley tosses thousands of books // SF Gate “ Librarians, normally a sedate bunch, were more steamed than a romance novel in Berkeley on Wednesday over efforts to cull the city collection without consulting them first. “‘We’re here to stop the irresponsible weeding going on at the Berkeley library,’ said librarian Diane Davenport, standing in front of a cart full of 100 books. She said the number of books culled so far this year, estimated to be from 36,000 to 39,000, would fill 360 such carts. People in the crowd, some of them carrying signs that read, ‘Don’t pulp our fiction,’ gasped." ---- Protesters block Highway 980 near Oakland scene of officer-involved shooting // SF Gate “ Protesters established a blockade on westbound Interstate Highway 980 in Oakland Wednesday night, according to the CHP. The demonstration was a response to a nearby officer-involved shooting that left a 24-year-oldDaily news roundup for Thursday, August 13, 2015http://kalw.org/post/daily-news-roundup-thursday-august-13-2015
63269 as http://kalw.orgThu, 13 Aug 2015 15:43:47 +0000Daily news roundup for Thursday, August 13, 2015Emma NobelHere’s what’s happening in the Bay Area, as curated by KALW news: Search in forest for missing S.F. teacher turns up body // SF Gate “An investigation is under way to determine whether the body of a man found off of a trail west of Slate Mountain is that of a San Francisco teacher who went missing in the El Dorado National Forest. “Edward Cavanaugh, a 45-year-old teacher at Downtown Continuation High School, was last seen July 17, authorities said. He was cruising on his blue Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle on trails in the Georgetown Divide area when he left a friend and fellow motorcyclist behind. "Officers started the search for Cavanaugh on July 25, accompanied by family, friends and more than 50 volunteers. They searched for Cavanaugh on foot, in cars and with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter and a pilotless drone. "At about 11:20 a.m. Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a person searching for Cavanaugh who spotted a body and a motorcycleDaily news roundup for Wednesday, August 5, 2015http://kalw.org/post/daily-news-roundup-wednesday-august-5-2015
62925 as http://kalw.orgWed, 05 Aug 2015 18:42:45 +0000Daily news roundup for Wednesday, August 5, 2015Allison LeeProtest has long been a part of Bay Area culture, from the recent Black Lives Matter marches to the AIDS activists of the '90s, to the anti-war demonstrators of the '60s and '70s.StoryCorps: The fight for disability rightshttp://kalw.org/post/storycorps-fight-disability-rights
62012 as http://kalw.orgWed, 15 Jul 2015 00:31:50 +0000StoryCorps: The fight for disability rightsDevon StrolovitchWe all hope for peace. Yet in the face of violence, it often seems the only recourse is more violence. Advocates of non-violence claim it’s not necessary to respond to war in kind, and that responding violently, even in self-defense, just perpetuates the cycle of violence. So how can we practice non-violence under the direct threat of violence? Can non-violent acts be spread to stop aggression and war? And are there times when violence is, in fact, necessary? John and Ken keep the peace with renowned cultural critic Judith Butler, for a program recorded live at the Marsh Theatre in Berkeley. Philosophy Talk with John Perry and Ken Taylor ~ Sunday 4/12 at 10 am and Tuesday 4/14 at 12 noon.Philosophy Talk asks: What can non-violence really achieve?http://kalw.org/post/philosophy-talk-asks-what-can-non-violence-really-achieve
57816 as http://kalw.orgFri, 10 Apr 2015 14:45:29 +0000Philosophy Talk asks: What can non-violence really achieve?Melanie YoungLast month, the San Francisco school board unanimously agreed to expand ethnic studies courses to all San Francisco High Schools starting next fall. About 90 percent of the district is made up of people of color. Courses on ethnic identity and race-relations are currently being taught at five high schools as part of a pilot program initiated six years ago. District officials say the classes have improved the attendance and GPAS at those schools.Proposal to fuse ethnic studies programs sparks controversyhttp://kalw.org/post/proposal-fuse-ethnic-studies-programs-sparks-controversy
19997 as http://kalw.orgThu, 08 Jan 2015 01:12:26 +0000Proposal to fuse ethnic studies programs sparks controversyOn December 13th, thousands of people came together in Oakland as part of a national movement against police brutality. KALW producer Daniel Moore and photographer Darren Miller were there and made this audio slideshow to recognize the event.Remembering the Millions Marchhttp://kalw.org/post/remembering-millions-march
53466 as http://kalw.orgMon, 29 Dec 2014 08:44:51 +0000Remembering the Millions MarchMatt MartinOn the November 25th, 2014 edition of Your Call: Monday night's announcement that a grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri had decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the killing of unarmed black youth Michael Brown led to outrage and protest nationwide. President Obama and Michael Brown's parents called for peaceful protest -- but what does that mean, and how far should it go? What will keep the focus on continued racial inequities in policing? And how does the story of Ferguson resonate in the Bay Area and Northern California? Mychal Denzel Smith, The Nation: "No Indictment for Darren Wilson, No Justice for Black Lives" Slate: Read Darren Wilson’s Testimony to the Ferguson Grand Jury Mariah Stewart, Huffington Post: " These Ferguson Protesters Have Become Some Of The Movement's Most Prominent Voices "Your Call: How should we respond to Ferguson?http://kalw.org/post/your-call-how-should-we-respond-ferguson
52134 as http://kalw.orgTue, 25 Nov 2014 06:21:48 +0000Your Call: How should we respond to Ferguson?